notbob wrote:
> On 2008-07-20, Tracy > wrote:
>
>> never used just plain old curry powder. I do have access to a large
>> Asian grocery - I just need to know what to look for.
>
>> The recipe I want to try is he
>>
>> http://thaifood.about.com/od/vegetar...ifriedrice.htm
>
> The about.com domain is a crapshoot at best. It's primary goal is to
> generate revenue, not provide the best information. Curry "powder" is about
> as low as you can go on the spice hierarchy. Like about.com, it's about
> marketing rather than authenticity.
>
> A curry is a method of cooking, not a spice. Yes, a curry requires a lot of
> spices, but a spice "powder" calling itself a curry is most likely the worst
> option available. Your Thai pastes are undoubetedly a better choice. Try
> one or the other. I make my own curry spices from scratch or buy whole
> spice masalas and grind when needed. Just about any alternative is better
> than using something calling itself "curry powder".
>
> nb


I agree - the about.com site is not too great. I do like the looks of
the recipe though. Whenever I see curry powder as an ingredient I am
wary because there are so many different types - Indian, Thai, Japanese.
I am not a huge fan of Indian curries - but I will admit to not having
tried many either.

I might just try it out with the yellow - the green would be totally
wrong. I also have a lot of dried spices (whole and ground) and probably
most of what would be needed for this dish - if only I had a recipe....


Thanks.

Tracy